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Morocco Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

9.00% −4.30pp (-32.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #141 Global Peak 14.05% (1995) Source World Bank

Morocco Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Morocco's unemployment rate stood at 9.00% in 2025, a decline of +4.30pp from 2024. The IMF projects 13.09% by 2025. Morocco ranked 141st globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 11.61% - -
2029* IMF 11.69% - -
2028* IMF 11.82% - -
2027* IMF 12.12% - -
2026* IMF 12.70% - -
2025* IMF 13.09% - -
2025 9.00% −4.30pp #141
2024 9.10% −3.90pp #147
2023 8.90% −2.90pp #144
2022 9.41% −2.89pp #146
2021 10.55% −1.35pp #144
2020 11.19% +1.99pp #144
2019 9.19% −0.31pp #141
2018 9.27% −0.93pp #141
2017 9.22% −0.18pp #136
2016 9.30% −0.40pp #134
2015 9.46% −0.44pp #135
2014 9.70% +0.50pp #133
2013 9.23% +0.23pp #127
2012 8.99% +0.09pp #125
2011 8.91% −0.19pp #127
Show all years (1991-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morocco's unemployment rate?

Morocco's unemployment rate was 9.00% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 32.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Morocco?

Morocco's unemployment rate peaked at 14.05% in 1995.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Morocco?

The lowest unemployment rate in Morocco was 8.90% in 2023.

How does Morocco rank in unemployment rate?

Morocco ranks 141st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Morocco in 2025?

Morocco's unemployment rate is projected to reach 13.09% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Morocco in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Morocco in 2025 was 9.00%. This ranks 141st in the world.

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